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A great way to learn how science works
SciNight Contact
Chelsey McKenna
North Las Vegas, S221-E
NLVS221
(702) 651-4390 | Obscure_mckenna
What is It?
The SciNight Journal Club is an open forum in which students and faculty can meet to informally discuss primary scientific research articles.
During the Spring 2019 semester, the journal club will meet every other Thursdays at 7:30pm on the West Charleston campus in room H-301J (Charleston Campus Map) Campus map.
Format and Categories
Each SciNight session the article to be discussed will be posted on this website below. Download the article, read it, and come ready to discuss what you have learned with your fellow students and various faculty.
The articles will come from different disciplines within the sciences to address a variety of research interests here at CSN. The general topic of each session will be one of the following:
Biological Sciences
First Meeting of the Month
Physical Sciences
Second Meeting of the Month
Spring 2019 Schedule
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| Jan 31 | Biological Science |
| Feb 14 | Physical Science |
| Feb 28 | Biological Science |
| Mar 14 | Physical Science |
| Mar 28 | Biological Science |
| Apr 11 | Physical Science |
| Apr 25 | Biological Science |
| May 9 | Physical Science |
Upcoming Journal Articles
Current Article:
February 28
Many people know of and try to avoid BPA in plastics, but is the replacement any better?
Future Articles:
March 14
Where do stars come from, how do they work, and why does life depend on them? (It's more than just light and heat.)
Main discussion:
Optional Reading:
March 28
Could the bacteria involved with gum disease also be causing Alzheimer's?
Porphyromonas gingivalis in Alzheimer’s disease brains
April 11
Where do planets come from, and do other stars have types of planets not found in our solar system?
Building Blocks of the Solar System
Jan 31st
Have you noticed an increasing trend of "science-denial" in our society? What do you do when your friend says "I don't believe in science."? Let's talk about science denialism and what we can do about it
Denialism: what is it and how should scientists respond?
February 14
Where do Chemical Elements Come From?
We will use the power point file for our main discussion
Synthesis of the Elements in Stars Power Point
Attached also is the full article for optional reading
Synthesis of the Elements in Stars Optional Reading
See Journal Article Archive below for articles from past semesters